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Q851RAE

1990 Land Rover 90

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,672 mi
Last recorded176,672 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 90117,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ851RAE
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 176,672 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 13 Jun 2025 169,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,176 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 148,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 153,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 152,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 150,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various parts of exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damp area on fuel tank

Fail 21 Feb 2019 150,150 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected top and bottom swivel pins or king pins worn to excess (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various parts of exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damp area on fuel tank

Pass 23 Feb 2018 146,052 miles

Ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded ALL X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 139,920 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight leak from off side front swivel housing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 139,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,781 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all six brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 136,402 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 133,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 131,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 185,586 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 185,586 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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Q851RAE is a 1990 Land Rover 90 in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q851RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q851RAE is a 1990 Land Rover 90, first registered on 11 April 1990.

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